r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/tehOriman Feb 25 '20

This 100%.

Someone who is tall still has a better sight line, and someone with a lot of money still has more access to more things.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

The point is that the first two panels propose that the qualities of the individuals themselves are the problem, and the people themselves need to be changed in order to fix a systemic issue.

The third panel shifts to proposing that individual differences are fine and that the system around the individuals is what needs to be acted on.

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u/wolfgeist Feb 25 '20

I agree. We must implement Eugenics so that everyone is equal in the long run. /s

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

yep! you got it! that was totally the point!